Nov 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog with Addendum 
    
2024-2025 Catalog with Addendum

Automotive Technology: Engine Performance, CERT

Location(s): TJC West


In keeping with the highly technical vehicles of today, TJC’s Engine Performance certificate program offers lab facilities with industry-standard equipment and ASE certified instructors with real-world experience in the operations of various automotive dealerships. You will receive hands-on training in the diagnosis and repair of modern gasoline-powered vehicles starting with the basics of the automotive industry, automotive electrical diagnosis and repair, as well as engine repair techniques. Engine performance courses are offered focusing on engine systems and electronic technology including scopes and scanners for diagnostics. Automotive program courses will enable you to seek employment as an entry-level technician and prepare you for ASE certification.

Please see the department chair, a program professor or an academic advisor for details on this program.

Marketable skills for this award include: critical thinking, initiative, research and technical skills.

 

Certificate of Proficiency
TSI Exempt

First Semester


Summer


Total Semester Hours: 25


For Automotive Technology certificate programs:

NOTE: Department-specific courses must be taken in sequence and may have a prerequisite course. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the department chair. Some courses are only offered during Fall semester or Spring semester but not both. Please plan accordingly.

# Indicates course only taught in the fall semester
+ Indicates course only taught in the spring semester
^ Indicates course only taught in the summer semester

NOTE: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for TJC and take the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test. Bennett test scores will not be used to exclude a student from enrollment in the program.

All required AUMT courses must be completed with a “C” or better.
All new students are required to attend automotive orientation.

Students are required to furnish their own tools. See the department chair, a program professor, an academic advisor or visit www.tjc.edu/autotech for the required tool list.